As the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks, the River Valley is a natural asset for the City of Edmonton and part of a broader ecological network that connects through the tablelands and into the region. Edmonton has a long history of protecting the […]

In order to meet our City Plan and Climate Resilient Edmonton goals of restoring ecological networks, and natural and modified ecosystems, we need to understand the true cost of restoration. The cost of ecological restoration can encompass multiple factors adding complexity to an already complex task. This project will aim to gather information from other […]

Nets for Net Zero is creating a circular economy for abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Canada and globally, alongside their circular network partners. This project will address data and innovation gaps, collaborate with Canadian recyclers for infrastructure development, and innovate with local manufacturers to integrate recycled materials made from recycled Canadian Fishing […]

La SADC de Nicolet-Bécancour a conçu le programme d’accompagnement PROAction, pour faciliter la transition vers le développement durable des PMO de son territoire. L’objectif est d’obtenir un effet structurant en matière de pratiques de développement durable chez ces PMO, de susciter une autonomie d’actions et des retombées positives. Six (06) ans après sa création, il […]

Smash and Tess Dreamwear Inc., known for disrupting the fashion industry with their chic and sustainable “everywear” clothing, is at a pivotal point in their digital growth. As they continue to lead the #romperrevolution, the organization must address the challenge of scaling their digital presence to maintain relevance in an ever-evolving and competitive marketplace. The […]

PeopleWise Solutions Ltd. is dedicated to transforming organizational cultures by ensuring businesses have the best employee-centered practices and technologies to enhance engagement and performance. The organization works closely with companies to create supportive work environments that enable employees to thrive and contribute to business success. However, despite their specialized services, PeopleWise Solutions faces challenges in […]

Le projet de recherche consiste à explorer et à développer de nouvelles méthodes pour accompagner les startups spécialisées dans les technologies matérielles, appelées “hardtech”, telles que l’Internet des objets (IoT) ou les technologies énergétiques. Contrairement aux startups axées sur le développement de logiciels, les entreprises hardtech font face à des défis uniques, notamment en matière […]

This research project aims to explore new ways to remove harmful chemicals, known as PFAS, from landfill leachate using natural substances called extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and commercial surfactants. PFAS are difficult to eliminate and pose health risks; nevertheless, existing remediation approaches are costly and entail environmental complications. By testing EPS and surfactants as potential […]

Achieving sustainability in the tourism industry requires appropriate tools to make decisions and assessments in an “integrated and well-informed way”. In this context, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are tools that could vastly contribute to the assessment of sustainability due to their capabilities to integrate and combine information for the dimensions of environmental, social, and economic […]

The difficulty for elite athletes to have sufficient restorative sleep is confirmed for years. This study is here to help identify the issues triggering this lack of sleep thanks to the validation of the French version of a sleep questionnaire exclusively made for athletes and a global evaluation of their sleep and performance. This research […]

Le RACOR souhaite mener une recherche visant à documenter les pratiques de ces organismes concernant la participation des personnes premières concernées au sein de ces organismes. En identifiant les pratiques valorisants et respectant la voix des personnes vivant avec un trouble de santé mentale et en faisant de la promotion et de l’éducation sur des […]

PeopleWise Solutions Ltd. specializes in providing robust Human Resources Support services designed to foster engaged, supported, and highly productive work environments for their client organizations. By implementing innovative employee-centered practices and leveraging cutting-edge technology, they are committed to driving business results and enhancing overall employee satisfaction. The primary innovation challenge for PeopleWise Solutions lies in […]